Found this video and article on Dr. Mercola's Web site regarding low-dose naltrexone as a new treatment option for autoimmune diseases. So far, it sounds like it's only been tested on Crohn's patients, but perhaps it will also be helpful with UC. And it's relatively safe and inexpensive. Something worth watching.

It's evidently being considered for all autoimmune diseases, so I'd think it will eventually be explored for treating UC. To be clear, I'm not planning to try it because I'm in remission and happy with the regimen I've been on for years. I just thought it was news worth sharing with everyone.Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis spring 1999.

I've heard others talking about it before, some with good results I think. But it seems to be the general consensus that most doctors won't prescribe it. I guess a lot of doctors refuse to try things they're not familiar with. I know I've never once had one mention it to me, and I never remember to bring it up. But hopefully research will continue and bring good things for us!